The NHL machinery will be firing on all pistons in a couple of weeks, meaning we have one final opportunity to contemplate the future and what things may come in 2018-19. For Edmonton Oilers fans, that includes things like Connor McDavid’s outer marker in points and in goals, the final standing for the team and what might happen in goal and on defence. With so little time left, let’s have a look at some of the major questions and concerns for the team entering training camp.

One big issue for Oilers fans to watch during training camp is the state of the goaltending. Cam Talbot needs to recover from last year, to the point where his save percentage is hovering around the top 12 among starting goalies. Almost as important, backup Mikko Koskinen needs to play 25-30 games and win more than he loses—that’s a major ask for an unproven goalie, even one with a strong resume (Koskinen did well in the KHL over several years).